Real estate blog entries tagged with insurance rates

Blog entries tagged with "insurance rates":

insurance rates: Floodplain Maps in Austin take effect September '08 - 06/21/08 10:01 AM

Thinking about all the floods that are going on up in Wisconsin, Iowa and other states we here in Texas have to think about flooding in our area as well.
Starting September 26th, 2008 Floodplain maps become effective. That means that if you are now considered in a floodplain you will … (2 comments)

insurance rates: Are you too late? - 05/18/08 08:41 PM

Did you know that Life Insurance will cost you more for the same amount of coverage the longer you wait to buy it. If you do not have Life Insurance, One thing to consider is that If you wait too long, you may not be able to afford the coverage you … (2 comments)

insurance rates: 2008 Hurricane predictions are out! - 04/12/08 08:03 AM

For a man who has been dramatically wrong for the past three years, you have to admire the chutzpah of Dr William Gray from Colorado State University's forecast team - because he has done it again and again he has predicted a dramatically above normal Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Now I guess I … (17 comments)

insurance rates: Better Insurance Rates - 03/27/08 08:02 PM

Once you have purchased a new car, rented that new apartment or purchased your new home - it's time to buy insurance. You may not think about it, but insurance companies also use credit scores to calculate the rates that you pay. This is the case for not only auto insurance, but also … (4 comments)

insurance rates: Hurricane season is over - storms were named incorrectly - 12/01/07 10:57 PM

Now this seems innocent enough on face value right? A few of the seasons storms getting names when they really didn't actually deserve names? What could be wrong with that?
Well simplistically, this is going to hit you in the pocket while at the same time making the forecasters not look quite … (7 comments)

insurance rates: DID YOU KNOW THAT HOMEOWNER INSURANCE RATES ARE TIED TO THE NUMBER OF "NAMED STORMS"? - 11/30/07 10:08 AM

IS THE GOVERNMENT WEATHER REPORTING PRACTICES ONE OF THE CAUSES OF INCREASES IN HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE RATES?In 2002, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration started "naming" sub-tropical storms. Storms that become named storms need only a wind speed of 39 miles per hour. By "naming" sub-tropical storms as well as true hurricanes … (24 comments)

insurance rates: State Farm to Give $23 Million in Rebates Back to Floridians !! - 10/02/07 10:05 PM

The news tonight is good for Florida homeowners: State Farm insurance has agreed to rebate $23 million to Florida homeowners on their policies and to reduce rates totaling another $23 million!
In addition to this, State Farm will no longer look at what other forms of insurance policyholders have with them before … (5 comments)

insurance rates: Florida Insurance Headaches Continue! - 08/14/07 12:50 PM

Well, it looks like the mess down here in Florida continues. Will we ever see the end of it? All we want is affordable insurance rates. Is that asking too much???
Our Governor, Charlie Crist, and the State Insurance Commissioner, Kevin McCarthy, are taking State Farm to task about what is going … (10 comments)

insurance rates: Housing Market in South Mississippi - 07/25/07 11:52 AM

Not only has the increased insurance rates effected the housing market in South Mississippi but the continue overpricing of homes by homeowners and agents. Yes, directly after the storm there was a home deficiency which accounted for the increased home prices but now, there is no shortage whatsoever of homes. Basic … (0 comments)

insurance rates: Major Insurance-Reform May Cut Rates Up To 40% - 01/22/07 10:33 AM

Today, Florida lawmakers are expected to approve the latest insurance plan with the expectation of lowering homeowners insurance rates across the state. On Sunday, lawmakers agree to squeeze out extra savings for customers of government-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. This is part of a finalized insurance package on how to balance … (0 comments)

insurance rates: Home Owners Insurance - 07/21/06 06:23 AM

A recent topic of concern in our area (and probably throughout the Southeastern United States) is rising rates for home owners insurance. Due to the extensive damage caused by hurricanes the past few years, insurance companies have raised rates considerably.
In fact, just this week state regulators OK'd State Farm's 52.7 percent … (1 comments)